Mountains, forest, desert, plains ... you'll see it all when you ride on the California Zephyr, considered one of Amtrak's most scenic routes. #WildernessWednesday | Amtrak

Amtrak's California Zephyr Traveling 2,438 miles across the heart of America, the California Zephyr connects Chicago to the San Francisco Bay Area, passing through Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Reno. The journey is celebrated for its panoramic views, notably the Rocky Mountains' upper Colorado River valley and the Sierra Nevada. The California Zephyr route, the longest daily service offered by Amtrak and second only to the Texas Eagle's triweekly service in overall length, requires about 51